Gastronomy Main Dish

Matapa

Traditional dish made with cassava leaves, peanuts, shrimp and coconut milk. One of the most emblematic dishes of Mozambican cuisine, especially popular in the southern part of the country.

Matapa
Prep time45 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyMedium
Calories320 kcal / serving

About the dish

Traditional dish made with cassava leaves, peanuts, shrimp and coconut milk. One of the most emblematic dishes of Mozambican cuisine, especially popular in the southern part of the country.

Ingredients

  • 500g cassava leaves
  • 300g shrimp
  • 200g peanuts
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 2 onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method

Pound the leaves in a mortar, prepare the peanuts, sauté seasonings, add shrimp, combine leaves and finish with coconut milk.

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